Obituaries

Dec 2, 2020

Elsie W. Powell, age 87 of Glade Hill, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. She was born on December 29, 1932 a daughter of the late Rufus M. and Virter Bernard Willard and was also preceded in death by her husband, Ira B. Powell; brothers, Walter...

Dec 1, 2020

Virgil Thomas Poindexter, age 78, of Union Hall, VA passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1942 in Union Hall, VA. The son of the late Birkwood and Aurie C. Poindexter. He was 1 of 3 children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Mary Jane Poindexter and a sister, Mary...

Dec 1, 2020

Edward Harrison Ariail age 67 of High Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Services will be private due to COVID-19. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, Rocky Mount.

Nov 29, 2020

John Thomas Jones, age 71 of Moneta passed away at his home on Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born in Franklin County, Virginia on December 16, 1948 a son of the late Lewis Early and Lessie Underwood Jones. John retired as a store manager for Belk/Leggett with approximately 29 years of service. He started in real estate in 2000...

Nov 27, 2020

Allen Carter age 75 of Rocky Mount peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, November 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on September 28, 1945 a son of the late James Hogsten and Marilyn McBride. He was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Cheza Rain Holley, Nina Marie Spencer and Jordan West (great-grandson); other...

Nov 25, 2020

Daughter, Sister, Aunt, US Army Brat, Private Pilot, Registered Nurse 50 years, Captain US Air Force - Vietnam, friend, Wife, Mother to 2 boys and thanks to our wives putting up with us she is also the Mother of two girls she always wanted, Grandmother to 7, Great Grandmother to 4 and counting. Proud Italian. Fiercely American. Tough like no...

Nov 24, 2020

Betty Pugh, 88, of Blue Ridge, joined her beloved "Bill" in heaven on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Odessa Trail Huff. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Susan Dooley; sons, Pete Pugh (Debby), Mark Pugh (Tammy); beloved grandchildren, Brandon Pugh (Melissa), Brent Dooley, Amanda Roberts, David Pugh, Marissa Pugh, Daniel Pugh,...

Nov 20, 2020

Edward Lynn Woods, 86, of Rocky Mount, departed from this life on Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. He was born August 28, 1934 to the late Joseph Clarence and Ruby Conner Woods. A beloved husband and father, Mr. Woods was a retired Salesman for Krispy Kreme and Archway Cookies and was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship (Wirtz) for...

Nov 18, 2020

Lois Lancaster of Boones Mill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Lois was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her late husband Everett Lancaster (2014), along with a brother and a sister. Lois is survived by her brother Doug Wood; her two sons, Melvin Lancaster...

Nov 17, 2020

Joan Divers, age 79 of Moneta, went on to be with her parents Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Surviving is her husband Don Divers and son Josh Divers. Private arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220, Rocky Mount.

Nov 15, 2020

Deborah (Debbie) Wade Barber, 60, of Roanoke, formerly of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020 surrounded by family. Debbie was born in Roanoke, VA on June 8, 1960 to the late Raymond L. and Betty P. Wade. Debbie is survived by her husband Thomas Barber, Jr. of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Brian...

Nov 13, 2020

June W. Straub, age 96 of Rocky Mount and formerly of Hummels Wharf, PA passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born June 5, 1924, a daughter of the late George and Carrie Slear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Steve Straub; three brothers Carson, Dale and Bill Slear; three sisters Eleanor...

Nov 12, 2020

Larry Waitman Scott, age 61 of Boones Mill passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount.

Nov 5, 2020

Mary Ann Atwood age 64 of Clifton Forge passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Woodlands Health & Rehab. Services will be private. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Nov 5, 2020

Anthony Wayne Neice, 50, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born November 6, 1969 the son of the late Paul Neice, Sr. and Myrtle Lucille Neice. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Neice, Jr., Richard Neice; sister, Ruth Neice. Surviving are his two children; son, Dakota Daniel Neice, daughter, Kayla Dawn...

Nov 4, 2020

Sylvia June Guilliams Cooper, 88, of Roanoke, VA passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born June 23, 1932 the daughter of the late Roy L. and Altha F. Guilliams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd H. Cooper; brothers, Bernard L. “Pete” Guilliams, Danny Guilliams, Coy Guilliams. She graduated from Callaway High School in 1949. She...

Nov 3, 2020

Mary Arlean Jones, age 79 of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangement by Lynch-Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Oct 31, 2020

Gladys Marie Fisher Weaver age 95 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born on April 26, 1925 a daughter of the late Owen and Willie Boitnott Fisher. She was also preceded in death by her son, George Douglas Hall; two infant sisters; brothers, Elmer and Floyd Fisher; and daughter-in-law, Victoria Hall. Gladys was a...

Oct 22, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Liviey “Starrine” Hall Pugh, 87, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in her home. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Starrine was born July 28, 1933 and married her sweetheart Howard Russell Pugh on June 9, 1951 who preceded her in death on February 27, 2005. Together they...